Sous Chef

Our homely pub and restaurant is tucked away in Chalfont St Giles, a charming village nestled in the picturesque surroundings of the Chiltern Hills District. Being immersed within our idyllic village surroundings, and on the doorstep of Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you certainly wouldn’t know you were a quick 30-minute drive to the country’s capital! With it its charming duck pond, bustling independent shops, 18th Century cottages, historic Parish Church, traditional village green and the soothing burble of the River Misbourne, the area offers an unparalleled sense of escapism from busy metropolitan life.

Your role as Sous Chef:

- Work closely with your head chef to effectively control stock and food GP, and identify opportunities to maximise profitability
- Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
- Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
- Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
- To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
- Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
- To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
- Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for

What we are looking for:

- Currently a Sous Chef with a background in a premium environment and passion for fresh food
- The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
- Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs
- A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team
- Have a desire to develop your career with a well known and expanding company?

In return, we will provide you with a great package including:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday
• Pension & Life assurance
• Free food on shift
• Realistic working hours
• Retail discount scheme and 25% off dining
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team

Our homely pub and restaurant is tucked away in Chalfont St Giles, a charming village nestled in the picturesque surroundings of the Chiltern Hills District. Being immersed within our idyllic village surroundings, and on the doorstep of Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you certainly wouldn’t know you were a quick 30-minute drive to the country’s capital! With it its charming duck pond, bustling independent shops, 18th Century cottages, historic Parish Church, traditional village green and the soothing burble of the River Misbourne, the area offers an unparalleled sense of escapism from busy metropolitan life.

Your role as Sous Chef:

- Work closely with your head chef to effectively control stock and food GP, and identify opportunities to maximise profitability
- Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
- Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
- Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
- To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
- Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
- To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
- Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for

What we are looking for:

- Currently a Sous Chef with a background in a premium environment and passion for fresh food
- The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
- Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs
- A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team
- Have a desire to develop your career with a well known and expanding company?

In return, we will provide you with a great package including:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday
• Pension & Life assurance
• Free food on shift
• Realistic working hours
• Retail discount scheme and 25% off dining
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team